Key Takeaways
- Marvel Rivals already launched to impressive player figures, and this is only improving over the weekend.
- Right now, 471,115 people are playing on Steam alone, and this figure is only rising.
Marvel Rivals‘ launch weekend is just coming to an end, and it’s safe to assume that NetEase will be extremely happy with its performance. On Steam alone, Marvel Rivals peaked at more than 450,000 concurrent players, meaning that there were almost half a million players on a single platform.
With Marvel Rivals also being available to play on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, the full playerbase is going to be much more than this. In any case, this is a great start for the hero shooter, which seems to have built a community for itself in an already crowded genre.
Marvel Rivals Breaks Its Concurrent Player Record Over The Weekend
Marvel Rivals is doing so well in fact that its peak concurrent player record rose while I was writing this, now sitting at 471,115 according to SteamDB. This smashes the peak it reached on its launch day, which was already an impressive 444,286. As we covered at the time, this was six times that of Overwatch 2.
This is also while keeping most of its early players happy. Marvel Rivals is sitting at mostly positive reviews on Steam so far, with fans excited to have another hero shooter to play, even with so many on the market. Of course, it helps that Marvel Rivals is free to play, so anyone who’s on the fence doesn’t have to pay an upfront fee to check it out.
The real test will be seeing whether or not it can maintain a steady playerbase over time – and avoid any controversial updates. Helldivers 2 has suffered this throughout 2024, making various changes that fans haven’t been happy with. We’ll have to see what the future holds for Marvel Rivals beyond its first season.
Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter!
Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!
A Deep and Varied Marvel Roster
Choose from a vast array of fan-favorite and cult-classic Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains from across the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men, and many more from across the Marvel Multiverse.
Fast and Fun 6v6 Action with Ever-Changing Game Dynamics
With intricate environments, fast-paced gameplay, and ever-changing battlefields, there’s never a dull moment in Marvel Rivals! Battle as Super Heroes and Super Villains with incredible abilities and combine your powers to bring unexpected fun to the battlefield in a matter of seconds.
Dynamic Hero Synergy
Coordinate unique combinations between characters to ignite surprising Team-Up Skills! Unleash the synergy of combined superpowers and invent new tactics that can turn the tide of combat. Ride on Groot’s back as Rocket Raccoon to take on your enemies as a dangerous duo, unleash Gamma energy as Hulk to charge Iron Man’s armor for massive damage, and so much more!
Creative Environment Destruction
Tear your way through iconic Marvel worlds across destructible environments! From Asgard to the Tokyo of 2099, use superpowers to alter these environments, reshape the terrain, and craft a strategic advantage on the battlefield! Take cover to dodge attacks or use makeshift weapons to strike down enemies. Players will find countless ways to utilize the environment to claim victory!
Continually Evolving Universe and Robust Post-Launch Updates
The Marvel Multiverse brings infinite possibilities! Each seasonal drop will introduce new Super Heroes to the battlefield along with challenging and diverse maps! Unlock new content to implement across various gameplay strategies while experiencing thrilling action and endless possibilities in these adventurous team battles!